Analytics Unleashed Workshop on Practical A.I. (Aug 16) |
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IT World Canada and Tech News Day present
Analytics Unleashed Workshop on Practical A.I.
No one disputes that AI will have a monumental impact on our businesses. WIth the rapid speed of development and the amazing amount of news on this subject, it’s impossible for anyone to keep up.
In this 2 hour interactive workshop we will cover:
1. The foundations of AI – what you really need to know. We won’t try to make you into an AI expert, but there are key principles and ideas that will help guide you.
2. Myths, Facts and Questions – Some of what you have heard about AI is either not true or not exactly true. For example – you are unlikely to make 300k US as a prompt engineer. We’ll dispel some of the myths and bring out some of the facts. We’ll also answer questions you might have.
3. Use Cases and Case Studies
The bulk of the workshop will be demonstrations of what is possible and how to do it. We’ll look at use cases and the practical benefits that can be achieved by using AI right now, in real time. We’ll do this is a realistic, practical manner showing you what we’ve done, how we would attack a new problem and what pitfalls to watch out for.
4. Q&A and “Can you explain that again?”
We’ll have an informal Q&A after the main session and if you missed a point, or didn’t get something, we’ll make sure you get it. This is “no pressure” learning and sharing.
What level of AI knowledge do you need to get the value from this? We will cover the material in a way that should be fine for people who know little at all about AI and since we’ll take more of a business than a purely technical approach, we should have something for even the experienced AI user.
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AWS Symposium Ottawa (Sept 7, Ottawa) |
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Free Cloud Learning Event Featuring Chris Hadfield!
Build cloud skills for free. Learn from global tech leaders. Transform your organization.
Join tech leaders from across Canada at AWS Symposium Ottawa, a free cloud learning day on Sep. 7, 2023.
Discover 25+ sessions focused on data and analytics, disaster recovery, and infrastructure modernization.
Dive deep into Generative AI with Bratin Saha, AWS vice president of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Be inspired by a keynote from Col. Chris Hadfield, former commander of the International Space Station.
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Big Data & AI Toronto 2023 (Oct 18-19, Toronto) |
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Canada’s #1 Conference and Expo (Big Data & AI Toronto) on AI, Big Data & Cloud is back on October 18-19, 2023, at the Metro Toronto Convention Center!
A unique tech event experience – Connecting peers through meaningful interactions, Collaborating with some of the world’s top minds, Sharing knowledge and insights with experts, and Discovering new trends and technologies.
With more than 150 presentations, 100 exhibiting companies, and 5,500 attendees, Big Data & AI Toronto offers a unique opportunity to learn about the latest trends and network with all Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) professionals in Canada.
CIPS Members receive 20% off registration! Use the Promo Code: BDAIT23-CIPS
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19th International Conference on Network and Service Management (Oct 30 - Nov 2, Niagara Falls) |
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International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) is a single-track conference that evolved from MANWEEK (“Management Week”) workshops such as DSOM, MMSN, IPOM.
The goal of CNSM is to establish itself as the main forum of research where advancements in the state-of-the-art on network and service management can be discussed and debated.
The 19th International Conference on Network and Service Management (CNSM) is inviting authors to submit original contributions in network and service management research. CNSM is a selective single-track conference, covering all aspects of the management of networks and services, pervasive systems, enterprises, and cloud computing environments. CNSM 2023 will particularly focus on advancing network and service management in the era of generative AI and digital twins for improved performance, security and dependability.
CIPS Members are entitled to a 10% discount or more at IFIP events!
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Remembering Dr. Ronald George Hon. FCIPS - 1937-2023 |
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The CIPS community mourns the loss of long time CIPS member Dr. Ronald George Hon. FCIPS, who first joined CIPS in 1962 and received his I.S.P. designation in 1989 when it was introduced. Ron served on national and local executive board of CIPS, including being President of CIPS Alberta. The CIPS community sends our sincere condolences to Ron's family and friends. Ron's CIPS Fellows profile can be viewed here.
Obituary: It is with love that we say good-bye to a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Dr. Ron George (PhD) on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the age of 85 years.
Ron grew up in a loving family with three sisters where his interest in education was nurtured by his mother and his expertise in target shooting was nurtured by his father. The latter led him to being inducted into the Saskatchewan Hall of Fame with his father under the guise of "The Shooting Georges." Education was a big part of Ron's life, resulting in a Bachelor and Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Management Sciences and leading to careers in both the teaching and business worlds, where he excelled.
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You Can Now Recycle Land Survey Equipment With ERA |
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Featured Article from the ERA (Electronic Recycling Association), a CIPS Corporate Partner
Land survey equipment plays a vital role in various industries, from construction to mining, environmental conservation, and many others. However, as with any electronic equipment, these devices eventually reach their end-of-life and become e-waste. E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally due to the rapid pace of technological advancements and obsolescence.
E-waste from land survey equipment includes items like GPS systems, total stations, laser scanners, and more. These devices contain hazardous materials like lead, cadmium, mercury, and chromium, which can harm the environment and human health if not disposed of properly.
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RAI Institute convenes experts from Canada and UK to compare AI governance efforts |
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The Responsible AI Institute convened a roundtable of policy leaders, regulators, standards developers, industry experts, and researchers from the UK and Canada to compare governance efforts. The roundtable was hosted by the UK's Financial Conduct Authority with support from UK's Science and Innovation Network in Canada.
Key insights that emerged:
• A focus on AI systems at the use case level can inform the development of interoperable frameworks and common standards
• Industry standards play a pivotal role shaping principles and practices, complementing laws and sectoral rules. Voluntary and mandatory standards both have roles to play
• Ensuring measurable standards that align with sector requirements and encompass broader economic impacts is essential
• Aligning regulatory capabilities, tools and understanding risks/benefits is urgent as AI transcends borders
• Multi stakeholder dialogue and public-private partnership point the way forward on AI governance
This roundtable exemplifies how collaborative international partnerships and sharing of best practices can steer AI's immense potential in a responsible direction.
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Call for Volunteers - CIPS Certification Reviewers |
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Interested in actively supporting your Professional Society? Looking for a new challenge? CIPS is looking for Certified Members (I.S.P. or ITCP holders for over 2 years) to serve on the CIPS Experience and Education Review Committees.
Before starting the review of certification applications review committee members will virtually attend an orientation session to get familiarized with the review processes and procedures. Experience reviewers are also required to complete Accredited SFIA Assessor training prior to conducting reviews. The monthly time commitment is around 3 hours.
Offering your expertise to ensure the quality of the next generation of your profession is one of the most important contributions you can make.
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CIPS has released a new CIPS Certification Application! This new single application is for all CIPS Designations (AITP, I.S.P., and ITCP) and application routes, and applicants will be provided with the designation(s) that meet their education and experience.
This new Certification application utilizes the CIPS IT Skills Assessment tool for the Experience section which identifies your current IT skills, skills gaps, and the skills required to progress in your career.
IT skills are assessed using SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age), which is a technical competency and skills framework that provides a method of mapping an individual’s professional skills to a set of internationally relevant standard definitions.
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The following organizations support CIPS' commitment to professionalism, ethics, and high standards for the IT profession and industry. CIPS thanks all its partners for their contribution.
Become a CIPS Partner Today! - Send an email to info@cips.ca.
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